Global Cache GC-CGX GC-100 User manual

Integrating Global Caché with
AMX and Crestron Systems
September 6th, 2007
Global Caché

www.globalcache.com
The Company
•Founded in 2002 by Silicon Valley veterans from
the IT industry
•Focused on IP-enabling and connectivity products
for residential, educational, and commercial
markets
•Open systems based on industry standards
•GC-100 is first product of its kind
•Market leadership with over 20,000 units
installed in the field

www.globalcache.com
Sales Channel
•Global Caché products are available through
Distributors
VARs – Sell as part of total solution; retain GC brand
OEMs – Sell under their brand

www.globalcache.com
Why Global Caché?
•Our claim to fame? We’re open!
Architecture
Public API
We work with everybody
•Why do you want it?
Choice
Cost
Allows for changing environment

www.globalcache.com
Partners
•Software and hardware partners (partial list)
AMX
Control4
Exceptional Innovation (Lifeware)
Niveus
NetStreams
LG Electronics
Many more…

www.globalcache.com
GC-100 Network Adapters
•IP-enable any device
•Address several market segments
Residential
•Home theater
•Home automation
•Hi-rise (MDUs)
Commercial
•Boardrooms
Educational
•Classroom multimedia control
•AV asset management

www.globalcache.com
•Control systems and software operate on TCP/IP
networks
•Networks are everywhere - home and business
environments
•Many common devices don’t connect directly to a
network
Common non-IP devices
•IR – A/V equipment
•Serial – HVAC, A/V equipment, lighting, pools, security
•Relay – curtains, projector drops, motors
Why a Network Adapter?

www.globalcache.com
TV
Plasma
AV Equipment
HVAC
Security
Switch Controlled
On/Off
Contact Closure
Lights
Curtains
Irrigation
Relay Controlled
Devices
Video Signal
Sensor
Voltage Sensor
Contact Closure
Sensor
30KHz - 500KHz
Audio
Video
Plasma
DVD
IR Controlled
Devices
IP-Enabling
Infrared (IR), Serial (RS232), Relay Devices and Sensor Input
Serial Controlled
Devices
GC-100-12 Network Adapter
Serial Relay IR or Sensor
PWR LAN
IP Network
PC/Computing Device
Control Software
Sensor Input
GC-100: IP-Enabling

www.globalcache.com
GC-100 Hardware

www.globalcache.com
•Features
Open architecture, API open and
available
Flexible and easy to install and
use
IR, serial, and relay
Reliable, no moving parts
Sensor and IR input over a
network
Three models, plus rack mount
option
Cost effective
•Benefits
Saves installation time and
money
Very little training required
Simpler more flexible
design choices
Fewer support issues
Future proof
Expands installation
opportunities
GC-100 Features & Benefits

www.globalcache.com
•Male DB9 connector
•Bi-directional
•1200 baud to 57.6Kbaud
•Hardware flow control and parity
GC-100 Serial Ports

www.globalcache.com
IP-Enabling Serial (RS232) Devices
GC-100-12 Network Adapter
LAN
IP Network
PC/Computing Device
Control Software
LAN IR and SensorSerial
PWR Relay
Lighting systems
HVAC Plasma Displays Security
GC-100 Serial Ports (cont.)

www.globalcache.com
•Three dry contact relay ports
•Phoenix style connectors
•Rated for 24 volt AC/DC @ 500mA max
Ideal for low voltage applications
GC-100 Relay Ports

www.globalcache.com
IP-Enabling Relay (Contact Closure) Devices
GC-100-12 Network Adapter
LAN
IP Network
PC/Computing Device
Control Software
LAN IR and SensorSerial
PWR Relay
Relay Controlled
Devices
Drop down
Screen Curtains Garage Door
GC-100 Relay Ports (cont.)

www.globalcache.com
•Generates Infrared (IR) for device control
Wide frequency range (32kHz – 500kHz) to support
high-end equipment, such as B&O
Emitters for each IR port included
Supports Control-S direct cable connection
Output to other IR environments (Xantech) via GC-CGX
cable
Individually configurable as sensor input ports
GC-100 IR Ports

www.globalcache.com
Serial IR or Sensor
PWR
GC-100-06 Network Adapter
LAN
Audio/Visual
Equipment
IP Network
Emitter
Dual Emitter
PC/Computing Device
Control Software
IR Emitters Over a Network

www.globalcache.com
GC-CGX Converter Cable
Stick-on Emitters
Serial IR or Sensor
PWR
GC-100-06 Network Adapter
LAN
IP Network
PC/Computing Device
Control Software
Xantech
SpeakerCraft
Niles
GC-CGX
IR Distribution
Block
Power
Supply
IR Receiver Port
GC-100
GC-CGX
Audio/Visual
Equipment
IR Blaster
Connecting Other IR Environments

www.globalcache.com
IP-Enabling Devices in a Wireless
Environment
WirelessBridge
WirelessAccess
Point(WAP)
GC-100-12 Network Adapter
Ethernet
Ethernet
IR Controlled
Devices
Relay Controlled
Devices
IP Network
Traffic
PC/Computing Device
Control Software
Serial Relay IR or Sensor
PWR
Sensor Input
Serial Controlled
Devices
LAN
GC-100 Wireless Environment

www.globalcache.com
•Embedded web server for easy configuration
GC-100 Configuration

www.globalcache.com
•Configure IR ports as sensor input
•Device state condition accessible over a network
Verify IR command
Interfacing with other systems
Providing feedback
•Three Sensors for maximum flexibility
Video signal sensor
Power sensor
Contact closure sensor
Sensor Products